Darb 1718
Fustat, Egypt
About
Darb 1718 is an Egyptian contemporary art and culture center located in the Fustat area of Old Cairo. It is a registered non-profit organization with the stated mission of being "a trampoline to advance the burgeoning contemporary art movement in Egypt. It also aims at presenting local and international contemporary art, archiving artwork and maintaining a comprehensive database of art in Egypt and the MENA area, as well as acting as an educational front through providing workshops, projects and film screenings. The center also aims to engage the local Fustat community through community service and outreach programs. Darb was founded in November 2008 by Moataz Nasr, painter, sculptor, multi-media artist and self proclaimed cultural activist Enjoy your time Jack